Please see the 2022-23 Course Guide for more information, course descriptions, and requirements.

We offer an extensive program in social studies including:  

Regents Level:

Global History and Geography I and II (grades 9 and 10)

US History and Government (grade 11)

Participation in Government (1/2 year course grade 12)

Economics (1/2 year course grade 12)

AIS Global History I and II and US History and Government

AP/IB Courses:

AP World History 1 and 2 (grades 9 and 10) 

AP Human Geography (grade 10 and elective grades 11-12)

AP  United States History (grade 11)

IB History of the Americas 1 and 2 (grades 11 and 12)

IB Theory of Knowledge 1 and 2 (grades 11 and 12) 

AP Government and Politics (grade 12)

AP Micro Economice (grade 12 or elective grades 10-12)

IB Global Politics (grade 12 or elective grade 11)

College Courses from Syracuse University Project Advance:

College Psychology

College Sociology 

 Electives:

Criminal Justice

Every Day Law

History Through Film

Pop Culture 

 Community Service Project for Seniors

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT FOR SENIORS:  ALL VOLUNTEER HOURS MUST BE DURING THE TIME THE STUDENT IS ENROLLED IN THE COURSE.  SUMMER HOURS DO NOT COUNT TOWARDS THIS REQUIREMENT. 

Please see your teachers for opportunities and project requirements.  

 Requirements:

For students enrolled in Participation in Government and Economics 10 hours of community service is required for each course (total of 20 hours) • For students enrolled in AP Government and Politics, AP Economics (12 grade), and non Diploma IB History or IB Global Politics 20 hours of community service is required

• Community Service Log/ letter(s) on non-profit companies letterhead

• Project 

• Written Reflection

Approved Community Service Hours: The Community Service hours may be taken from a variety of activities that are offered in and out of school. Students who are involved in clubs and activities that require community service such as: honor societies, Interact etc. must acquire additional hours to complete this project.

Community Service Log: A completed departmental community service log with letters on letterhead must be submitted to your teacher on the project due date.

Students must take pictures of themselves performing the community service.

Projects: • Journal • Photo Journal • Photo Story • PowerPoint • Brochure • Exhibit Board • Documentary (10 minutes maximum)

Reflection on your community service 

Community Service Phone Book  community service opportunities

All Community  Service must be for a non-profit organization and you must receive a letter on official letterhead - please see you teacher for further information- family members cannot sign off on community service.

Additional Community Service Opportunities:

Hauppauge School District Adapted Aquatics at Hauppauge HS pool Monday evenings 7-8:15 hopefully beginning Jan 24, 2022 (check with your teacher)

PTSA Events - see your social studies teacher.

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